Advances in male birth control could shift reproductive responsibility, giving men equal options.
Man pill anyone?
Dementia support through song
The Young Ones, a volunteer-run singing group, is providing joy and support to people affected by younger onset dementia.
Body and soul
Somatic therapy is popular as a body-based alternative to treating trauma. Some describe it as transformative, but others question its legitimacy.
ASMR you feeling relaxed?
Considered life-changing by some and “pseudoscience” to others, the sensory phenomenon ASMR is gaining followers across Perth.
Making benzo shopping harder
ScriptCheckWA comes into full force in June to clamp down on doctor shopping for prescription drugs.
The spectrum of learning
A new school specifically for autistic teenagers is opening in West Perth.
Nursing the system back to health
Experts say we could be smarter about increasing the reponsibilities nurses are given, and the whole health system could benefit.
Shelter from the storm
Studies show an increasing number of Australians struggling with mental health are turning to music for help.
The VR ER
More WA residents will have access to emergency care offered through a virtual health service.
Doctors in distress
A new study has revealed up to 70 per cent of WA junior doctors experienced burnout in the last year.
Reach for the Starlight
The Super Steps campaign has kicked off for May, with Starlight hoping to raise $1 million for children’s hospitals.
Who cares for carers?
Wildlife rehabilitators say carers need more mental health support due to the emotional and financial toll it takes.
VR’s crowning glory
Perth researchers have developed a virtual reality experience to educate paramedics on assisting with out-of-hospital births.
Vax stats lax
WA has the lowest flu vaccination rates in Australia and experts are trying to work out why.
More than words
Developmental Language Disorder is more common that autism and ADHD but fewer than 20 per cent of Australians have heard of it.
Dart attack
From April 1 all indvidual cigarettes in Australia must include health warnings.
“The misogyny of iron deficiency”
Iron deficiency is the most common condition for female university students, and it’s impacting study.